Why gift a House of Arras wine?

A wine gift carries the thought behind the choice. It can recognise someone's taste, recall a dinner you shared or give an important occasion a bottle of its own. House of Arras offers several ways to make that choice personal, from a vintage selected for a wine enthusiast to a combination that brings sparkling wine and an accompanying item together.

Someone who already knows House of Arras may relish the chance to discover another release. A first-time recipient gets an immediate point of interest from the house's standing alone. In both cases, you can choose with a clear reason: the wine's character, the significance of the release and the pleasure you want the recipient to enjoy.

A gift with a reputation behind it

House of Arras has received Winery of the Year at the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Its E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 30th Anniversary 2006 has also received Sparkling Wine of the Year. This recognition gives you a concise way to explain why you chose the house, particularly when the recipient enjoys discovering wines with a strong critical reputation.

Explore the Halliday awards and featured wine if those honours are part of the reason for your gift. The distinction belongs to the producer and the named winning release. The pleasure of choosing is finding the bottle that connects that reputation with the person you have in mind.

The name can open the conversation, while your selection makes it personal. A favourite grape variety, an interest in vintage wines or a preference for rosé gives you a reason to choose one gift over another. That attention is what makes a wine gift feel considered.

A connection to food, culture and the arts

As the Official Sparkling Wine Partner of the Art Gallery of NSW, House of Arras holds a considered place in Australia's cultural life. That connection offers another reason to choose the house for someone who appreciates art, food and thoughtful experiences: the gift can recall a shared interest, a memorable exhibition or the pleasure of spending an evening together.

Bring that intention to the selection. Friends who love to host will appreciate a wine they can make part of dinner. If design and home fragrance are a particular interest, consider a candle combination. The wine and the occasion belong together, with your knowledge of the person making the choice meaningful.

Begin with the person receiving it

A Chardonnay enthusiast might appreciate Blanc de Blancs 2017, making their interest in the variety central to your choice. Someone who follows vintage sparkling wines will find a specific release to discover in Grand Vintage 2017. Rosé lovers should explore Vintage Rosé 2017.

If the recipient has already enjoyed House of Arras, think about whether to give them a favourite again or introduce another part of the range. Either can be thoughtful. A familiar bottle recalls the experience they valued. A different release shows that you have considered what they might enjoy next.

At a significant birthday or anniversary, the wine can become part of the occasion itself. Choose a bottle you can explain, with a style or story that makes sense for that person. The Vintage Collection provides a useful place to explore those possibilities.

Curated gifts that keep the wine at the centre

Our wine and Raconteur candle combinations give you a way to extend the gift beyond the bottle while keeping the exquisite wine as its focus. Each pairs a House of Arras vintage wine with a candle created by The Raconteur and House of Arras. Inspired by Tasmania's coastline, the candle brings another connection to the place behind the wines.

This is a particularly appealing direction for someone who enjoys hosting, home fragrance or the atmosphere of an evening at home. You can choose the wine around their taste and let the accompanying item add another thoughtful detail. The combination gives you a complete selection to consider, with the contents described on its product page.

Grand Vintage and Raconteur candle

The Grand Vintage 2017 and Raconteur candle combination brings a vintage blend together with the house's candle collaboration. The individual wine's tasting notes give you a way to explain your choice to the recipient, beyond the presentation of the gift itself.

Choose this combination for someone who enjoys an evening built around good wine and thoughtful details. It is an option for an anniversary, a thank-you to hosts or a gift for friends who take pleasure in making dinner an occasion. You have a specific wine to introduce and an accompanying item selected in the same spirit.

Blanc de Blancs and Raconteur candle

The Blanc de Blancs 2017 and Raconteur candle combination gives the gift a clear Chardonnay focus. It is a considered choice when you know the recipient's preference for that variety and want to connect the present to something they already enjoy.

The candle's coastal inspiration adds to the Tasmanian connection. The combination is especially fitting for someone whose enjoyment of wine extends to the setting in which it is shared: the table, the company and the details of home. Begin with the wine they will appreciate, then let the accompanying item make the selection feel fuller.

Vintage Rosé and Raconteur candle

The Vintage Rosé 2017 and Raconteur candle combination offers the same approach with rosé at its centre. This is the option to explore when the recipient regularly chooses rosé or has a particular interest in the House of Arras rosé range.

It gives you a personal reason for choosing the gift without needing to guess at unfamiliar preferences. The specific vintage adds detail for the wine lover, while the candle brings another element for the home. Read the individual listing to confirm the wine and accompanying item in the combination you intend to order.

A special release for someone who knows wine

When the recipient already has an interest in mature sparkling wines, the bottle itself can carry the entire gift. The E.J. Carr Special Release Late Disgorged 2006 marks the house's thirtieth anniversary as a limited release. Its anniversary significance and Halliday recognition give it a story that a knowledgeable recipient can appreciate.

Another direction is the Museum Release Blanc de Blancs 2006, particularly for someone interested in mature Chardonnay. Both 2006 wines have received 98 points from Erin Larkin in Wine Advocate. These are choices to make around the recipient's enthusiasm for the wines themselves. The attraction is the opportunity to experience a particular release, with critical recognition adding substance to the gift.

For further context, explore the Robert Parker Wine Advocate feature. It gives you another perspective on mature House of Arras wines as you consider which bottle would mean most to the person receiving it.

Choose House of Arras for your own gathering

The same care that makes a gift thoughtful can make an evening at home memorable. Begin with the wine you want to share and build the selection around the meal and your guests' interests. A bottle can mark the start of dinner, become its centrepiece or introduce a style friends have yet to discover.

Guests who know House of Arras will appreciate two different styles on offer. As an introduction to the house, Brut Elite 1801 is a place to begin. If you want the wine to become a point of conversation, compare it with another cuvée or select two wines from the Vintage Collection.

Consider what will make the gift feel personal when it is opened. For some recipients, that will be discovering the wine itself. For others, it will be the thought given to an accompanying item. Let that preference guide the selection, and read the contents of the individual listing before you order.

Why purchase your gift directly from the house?

Buying directly brings the selection and the producer's information together. You can read about the exact wine, compare the combinations and ask the cellar door team for guidance. That is useful when you know the recipient's preferences but want help deciding which release will make the strongest choice.

Orders over $300 qualify for free standard shipping within Australia, subject to delivery restrictions. Contact the cellar door team with the wines they already enjoy for help choosing a release around the recipient's taste. If your interest in House of Arras is ongoing, you can also explore the E.J. Carr Wine Club and enquire about current options.

Questions before purchasing

Is there a House of Arras gift with glassware instead of a candle?

Yes. The gifting selection lists Brut Elite and Brut Elite Rosé combinations with a House of Arras Twin Flute Pack and a Waverley Mills scarf. These give you a specific alternative when glassware and a textile would suit the recipient better than home fragrance. Check the full combination name when selecting your gift.

Can I arrange a surprise delivery if the recipient may be out?

An adult aged 18 or over must accept delivery under the delivery terms. Arrange a suitable receiving address before ordering.

Will I be able to track the gift after it is dispatched?

Yes. The delivery terms state that a tracking number is emailed at shipment. Keep your order email accessible when planning the handover.

Can I rely on an estimated delivery date for a birthday or anniversary?

Delivery estimates are not guaranteed. If timing matters for the gift, discuss it with the cellar door team before ordering and allow room in your plans.

What if the gift arrives damaged?

The returns policy provides for a refund or exchange for damaged purchases with proof of purchase. Contact the team with your order details.

Choose a gift above that reflects the person receiving it, or explore the full wine collection for a bottle with its own significance.